Tavares, FL Overview

Founded in 1880 in the hope that the city would become the capital of Florida, Tavares now serves as the hub of Lake County and the county seat.  Home to a modern hospital, the community balances commerce, industry, and services with quiet residential neighborhoods along tree-canopied streets.  Light industrial activity and legal support as well as commercial development dominate the local economy. Planners have been diligent about controlling growth and expansion to protect the small-town charm of the city and the tranquility of residential areas.  Families in this area appreciate the exceptional facilities for recreation and quality leisure time, including the Wooton Wonderland Playground for Children with its boat ramp and fishing pier and the Fred Stover Sports Complex. 

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 43%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 1,315.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.128
Households w/ Children 16%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 38%
Median Year in Residency 3.83

Housing Inventory

Tavares, FL Housing Inventory 5,641 1,744 1,841 5,641 1,744

Market Overview

269 listings with an estimated median price of $349,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 12
$100K - 200K 33
$200K - 300K 57
$300K - 400K 64
$400K - 500K 41
$500K - 600K 15
$600K - 700K 7
$700K - 800K 4
$800K - 900K 4
$900K - 1M 2
$1M - Max 30
Property Type Count
Single Family 159
Townhouse 1
Condo 9
Commercial 12
Rental 20
Lots and Land 46
Multi Family 2
Mobile Home 40

(Data as of 4/29/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Tavares, FL Population Demographics

Total: 16,628

Households:7,385

Median Age: 50.72

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Tavares, FL Temperature

Weather Risk

Tavares, FL Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Tavares, FL Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Tavares, FL Highest Education Level Attained 4,802 923 387 810 1,666 1,310 2,662 4,802 923 387 810 1,666

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Tavares, FL Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $40,407)

Tavares, FL Income by dollar range 456 569 595 580 442 479 535 440 319 536 739 849 413 189 175 38 16 13

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$766
One Bedroom
$837
Two Bedroom
$1,002
Three Bedroom
$1,333
Four Bedroom
$1,604

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
Yes
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
No

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Tavares, FL Crime

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